Yard limits date to mccloud river railroad operations. Trains magazine offers railroad news, railroad industry insight. Mccloud river railroads from karens books trains, railroad. This is one of the most well written and produced railroad history books out i have read. The mccloud river railroad established its operational headquarters in the town in 1897. In december of 1990, the historic mccloud river railroad lost its beautiful and historic depot building in a fire. The mccloud river railroads by jeff moore hardcover 2016. The mccloud river survived many ups and down for 95 years before disappearing at the end of june in 1992. Mccloud river railroad, mccloud railway company, mccloud.
Mccloud rails in print books and magazine articles ive. A detailed history of the railroad built for mccloud country logging, 1894 to 2016, with rosters, service history, and thorough photo coverage. Nestled on the southeastern flank of the mountain is the small former company town of mccloud. The outfit that bought the mccloud sawmill site thinks they might be able to get enough industry going one day to warrant opening the line back up, but havent been able to negotiate anything yet. Get the best deals on collectible railroad books 1970 when you shop the largest online selection at. It closed in 2009 although a segment is now operated as the mccloud railway.
Californias mccloud river railroad hanft, robert m on. The boom in ipd boxcar leasing was lucrative for a time, but virtually collapsed by 1981. Mccloud railway wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. But as the available timber harvest declined, the lumber company and its railroad were sold to united states plywood in 1963. The virginia and truckee railroad is a privately owned historical heritage railroad, headquartered in virginia city, nevada. Subsidiaries and affiliated operations companies owned by or otherwise affiliated with the mccloud river railroad. The book contains detailed chapters on the history of the different. Find great deals on ebay for mccloud river and weyerhaeuser. Ry bates mccloud river railroad in trackside model. The mccloud river railroad was one of several railroads owned by u. The history of the mccloud river rainbow world transportation. Mccloud river railroad railroad books for sale discount. The best book that covers the history of the mccloud river rr operations is this one. One of the more enjoyable railroad books i have read.
A history of the mccloud river railroad, a logging railroad at the base of mt. From its inception,into the 1950s, the mccloud lumber mill was busy, and contributed steady traffic to the. Mccloud river railroad history chronology great shasta. It began operations on july 1, 1992 when it took over operations from the mccloud river railroad. In 1977 the mccloud river railroad came under new ownership, then railroad president bill herndon was ordered to scrap no. The mccloud river railroad eked out a living hauling lumber, diatomaceous earth, and occasional tourists until 1992, when the new mccloud railway company purchased the property. Some of those lines primarily served as lessors of incentive per diem or ipd box cars. Robert hanft has a dry sense of humor that makes for an amusing read. Mccloud rails in print books and magazine articles ive written. The mcr was originally built as the mccloud river railroad chartered on january 22, 1897, as a forest railway bringing logs to the company sawmill on the southern pacific railroad at a place called upton a few miles north of mount shasta, california. Rogers, alco, baldwin, burlington route shop forces operated on.
It began operations on july 1, 1992 when it took over operations from the mccloud river. Arcadia press did a somewhat interesting short history book about. He somehow convinced the new owners that the steam. Over 295 photographs and illustrations, including maps, timetables, documentary reproductions, rosters of motive power, etc. Independent short line railroad company ends 114 year run. Some of those lines primarily served as lessors of incentive per diem or ipd box cars as did the mccloud, but the large, wellequipped railroad shop at mccloud was an additional attraction for the leasing company. The next seven decades saw the railroad and the affiliated mccloud river lumber company carve hundreds of miles of railroad into the pine forests and lava beds east of mccloud, eventually reaching as far as lookout to the east and the burney basin to the south. Illustrated throughout with black and white photographs. Plywood was not adverse to using the mccloud river name beyond the traditional boundaries of the mccloud operations. Independent short line railroad company ends 114 year run in. The mccloud river railroad survived through ninety five and a half sometimes turbulent years, in the process becoming an endearing presence in both the communities the railroad served and the railfan. Pine across mountain abebooks abebooks shop for books. He grew up in small towns on both side of the oregoncalifornia border, after his father found work with southern pacific railroad in 1926. We welcome you to take a look back to its timber and railroad.
The following year, the mccloud river railroad company was begun by the same owners. The mccloud river railroad, a freelanced version of the northern california shortline in august 1969 and includes a ridealong story with a brief history of the prototypical railroad. Not only is it unique in its turquoise color, but the mccloud river flows. Train, railroad, transportation books from karens books. The mccloud river railroads by jeff moore hardcover. The mccloud river railroad established its operational. The river was originally known as the mcleod river, after the hudsons bay company hunter and trapper alexander roderick mcleod who explored it during the winter of 18291830. The history and operation of the mccloud river logging railroad. The mccloud river railroad survived through ninety five and a half sometimes turbulent years, in the process becoming an endearing presence in both the communities the railroad served and the railfan community.
Trainweb hosted web sites featuring railroad history. On the southeastern flank of the great mountain lies the picturesque town of mccloud. Its private and publicly owned route is 14 miles long. The mccloud railway reporting mark mcr was a class iii railroad operated around mount shasta, california. By 1901 the company sawmill was moved to mccloud, and the distance for hauling lumber produced.
Burlington route, santa fe, milwaukee road, and northern pacific. Open from memorial day weekend to the end of september, weather permitting. The alaska rr in the age of steam 19141945 hb good used condition moderate. One mile from the junction with the burney main line at berry siding, mccloud 37 tackles a short stretch of 4 percent with the sierra pacific loads in tow, cresting the grade at a spot known to crews as. I did, however, happen to notice that there is still some equipment sitting in mccloud, ca. A history of the rockaway valley railroad second edition. Harriman and built to american standards by imperial japan, the south manchuria railway introduced modern railroading to the orient. Not only is it unique in its turquoise color, but the mccloud river flows some 20 miles by underground lava tubes referred to as aquifers fed from glaciers inside mount shasta, the tallest profile in north america. News developments and happenings related to the mccloud railroads.
The next seven decades saw the railroad and the affiliated mccloud river lumber company carve. Since 1897 mccloud has been the base of operations for an independent shortline railroad company, originally known as the mccloud river railroad company. Plywood was not adverse to using the mccloud river name beyond the traditional boundaries of the mccloud. The mccloud river railroad was a historic shortline that dated to 1897 and once served mt. We welcome you to take a look back to its timber and railroad beginnings and forward to what the future may hold for this historic lumber community as we move into the 21st century. Plywood owned a paper mill on the samoa peninsula west of eureka, ca. Mccloud river railroad pin first class sundance railroad pin. Jun 18, 2014 a winter morning on the old mccloud railway near mt shasta, ca. The who, what, where, why, when, and how are all very well covered throughout the entire existence of the mccloud. Rails around mccloud by jeff moore arcadia publishing books. Californias mccloud river railroad by hanft, robert m. Boyd, jim, baldwin diesels in color volume 2 owners hp.
From its inception,into the 1950s, the mccloud lumber mill was busy, and contributed steady traffic to the railroad. Dec 20, 2017 the mccloud river railroad, a freelanced version of the northern california shortline in august 1969 and includes a ridealong story with a brief history of the prototypical railroad. In 1996, the new owners launched the shasta sunset dinner train to supplement the declining freight business. The great shasta rail trail group is starting studies to replace the remaining railroad with an expansion of their trail, but they have to either. Miscellaneous the section of the site for things that dont fit anywhere else. A mccloud river railroad engineer takes a fond look at baldwins 90ton mikados. The northeastern corner of california is dominated by the 14,162 tall peak of mt. The town of mccloud is proud of its varied and fascinating history. The mccloud has been defunct since 2009 and last i heard its being steadily dismantled. The following year, the mccloud river railroad company was begun by. The who, what, where, why, when, and how are all very well covered throughout the entire existence of the mccloud railway in its various incarnations. Protected under californias wild and scenic rivers act 1972, 7 it drains a scenic mountainous area of the cascade range, including part of. Californias mccloud river railroad has 1 available editions to buy at half price. Boyd, jim, baldwin diesels in color volume 1 baldwin history and owners ag.
Apr 07, 2011 over the past few years mccloud has witnessed the loss of bits and pieces of its history and heritage as well as the pride that went along with it. At the turn of the century eggs from the rivers genetically unique rainbows were taken from the cool pristine waters. At the turn of the century eggs from the rivers genetically unique rainbows were taken from the cool pristine waters were used to stock far off places such as new zealand, chile and argentina. Shasta incorporating much of the history of the lumbering industry in siskiyou county, ca. At around the same period, the timber industry all but departed from the mccloud river country, removing the primary freight traffic from the railroad. New arrivals train, railroad, transportation books from karens. A winter morning on the old mccloud railway near mt shasta, ca. Jack bowden john curtis bowden translated a lifelong love of railroads into a career with the southern pacific railroad, two books and a research collection created over 60 years.
Deck plate girder bridge over lake britton on mccloud river railroad location shasta county, california status closed to traffic future prospects slated to become a railtrail history built 1955 railroad. Deck plate girder bridge over lake britton on mccloud river railroad location shasta county, california status closed to traffic future prospects slated to become a railtrail history built 1955 railroad mccloud river railroad mcr design deck plate girder dimensions total length. Rails around mccloud images of rail series by jeff moore. The mccloud river railroad survived through ninety five and a half sometimes turbulent years, in the process becoming an. The mcr was originally built as the mccloud river railroad chartered on january 22, 1897, as a forest railway bringing. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. This book contains a ton of information about a little known railroad, and the surrounding country side. One mile from the junction with the burney main line at berry siding, mccloud 37 tackles a short stretch of 4 percent with the sierra pacific loads in tow, cresting the grade at a spot known to crews as rattlesnake cut. Encyclopedia of western railroad history volume iv california. Leasing company itel purchased a number of shortline railroads in the late 1970s, including the mccloud river railroad. The mccloud river is one of californias most unique rivers. Mccloud river fly fishing guide trips northern california.
The hiawatha story jim scribbins railroad railway, 1970. An official, 1957 system map of the mccloud river railroad. The mccloud railway reporting mark mcr is a class iii railroad operated around mount shasta, california. It began operations on july 1, 1992 when it took over operations from the mccloud. Heritage junction mccloud s hometown museum, source of a lot of information and photos. A fine quality premium railroad pin featuring the mccloud river railroad logo. The mccloud river survived many ups and down for 95 years before disappearing at the end.